1. Job Title : Software Engineer Trainee 2. Job Summary : Join a global technology organization as a Software Engineer Trainee and contribute to designing and building secure and scalable applications using modern dot NET technologies and relational databases. Work in a hybrid model with a collaborative team to develop web APIs and data access components that support critical business services. Gain hands on experience across the software development lifecycle while creating reliable solutions that positively impact customers and society. 3. Experience : 0 - 1 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: .NET 3.0 PL/SQL-mySQL .Net Programming-C# .Net ASP.NET Core Web API Entity Framework Core .Net Core Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : Application portfolio rationalization & transformation 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : -Develop and maintain simple to moderately complex application features using dot NET Core and C sharp dot NET to support business requirements within a global enterprise environment. -Implement clean and readable code for ASP dot NET Core Web API endpoints that enable secure and efficient communication between front end applications and backend services. -Create and optimize data access logic using Entity Framework Core to ensure consistent database interactions and reliable persistence of business data. -Write and refine database queries and stored procedures using PL SQL and mySQL to support reporting needs and transactional workflows with a strong focus on data accuracy. -Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze functional specifications and translate them into technical tasks that can be implemented and tested within agreed timelines. -Participate in code reviews to learn and apply best practices related to coding standards performance security and maintainability across the dot NET stack. -Contribute to unit and integration testing activities by designing test cases and validating that developed features meet functional and nonfunctional requirements. -Support troubleshooting and defect resolution by reproducing issues reviewing logs and applying systematic debugging techniques to restore service quality. -Document technical designs API contracts and data models in a clear and structured manner to improve knowledge sharing and facilitate future maintenance. -Engage with cross functional teammates in the hybrid work model using online collaboration tools and scheduled day shift meetings to align on priorities and progress. -Follow established software development lifecycle processes and quality guidelines ensuring that deliverables meet internal compliance expectations and external customer needs. -Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting small enhancements to code tooling or workflows that can increase efficiency and reduce operational risk. -Apply a user centered mindset in daily tasks by considering how reliable performant and secure software features can improve customer experiences and create wider societal value. -Qualifications -Demonstrate academic or internship experience with dot NET three zero or higher including exposure to object oriented programming and modular design concepts. -Show practical ability to work with C sharp dot NET and ASP dot NET Core Web API for building restful services and handling typical request response patterns. -Exhibit foundational skills in Entity Framework Core including configuration of data models migrations and basic query construction for relational databases. -Possess hands on familiarity with PL SQL and mySQL covering table design joins and stored procedures used in business applications. -Display understanding of hybrid work practices including effective remote communication time management and proactive status reporting during the day shift. -Indicate awareness of secure coding principles such as proper input handling and cautious data management to reduce vulnerabilities in web and data access layers. -Show willingness to learn enterprise development practices including source control branching strategies code review etiquette and collaborative delivery. 9. Job Location : Primary Location :MXJAGUAA01(ITMEX Guadalajara JA-Aviacion-COG) Alternate Location :NA NA Alternate Location 1 :NA NA 10. Job Type : Programmer Analyst Trainee [80PM00] 11. Demand Requires Travel? : No 12. Certifications Required : Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate or Microsoft Certified dot NET Fundamentals or equivalent entry level software engineering credential.
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Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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